# Orbis > Orbis is a powerful global database from Moody's Analytics that provides comprehensive, comparable data and intelligence on over 625 million private and public companies worldwide. It helps users find, analyze, and compare companies for better decision-making across various functions like sales, compliance, corporate finance, and risk management. Orbis was formerly a flagship solution of Bureau van Dijk. - URL: https://optimly.ai/brand/bureau-van-dijk-moodys-analytics - Logo: https://logo.clearbit.com/https://www.moodys.com/web/en/us/capabilities/company-reference-data/orbis.html - Slug: bureau-van-dijk-moodys-analytics - BAI Score: 55/100 - Archetype: Incumbent - Category: Data & Analytics - Last Analyzed: June 24, 2026 ## Buyer Intent Signals Problems: Difficulty in finding comparable global private company data | Challenges in navigating exponential risk | Inefficient company analysis and comparison | Lack of robust corporate and beneficial ownership views | Struggles with understanding emerging risks | Data management issues (duplicates, harmonization) in enterprises | Challenges in identifying potential target companies for M&A | Compliance and financial crime difficulties (AML, KYC, CDD, EDD) | Managing supplier risk effectively | Accurately assessing credit risk across multiple countries | Mitigating cyber risk from third parties | Complexities in tax and transfer pricing planning and compliance Solutions: Provide extensive standardized global company data | Facilitate in-depth company analysis and comparison | Offer comprehensive corporate and beneficial ownership structures | Deliver holistic views for risk management and competitive advantage | Enable strategic business development and CRM enrichment | Automate company checks for compliance and due diligence | Provide unique financial strength data and modelled projected financials | Integrate cyber risk ratings (Bitsight) for third-party risk assessment | Support transfer pricing functionality for planning, policy setting, and risk management Comparisons: Request a demo | Explore capabilities | Download brochure